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The powerful antihyperlipidemic effect of celery seeds

January 16, 2019 - antihyperlipidemic and antitumor effects of the coumarin derivatives isolated from celery seeds. This was done through various in vitro experiments conducted in rodents.

To determine the antihyperlipidemic effects of the different phytochemicals in celery seeds, the team first induced hyperlipidemia in albino rats using Triton WR 1339, a compound that speeds up cholesterol production in the liver. After 24 hours, they proceeded to administer the test compounds ...

Scientists explore the antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic and anti-inflammatory properties of pointed gourd

April 03, 2019 -

In sum, this review showed the potential health benefits of pointed gourd.

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Journal Reference: 

Khandaker M, Akter S, Imam MZ. TRICHOSANTHES DIOICA ROXB.: A VEGETABLE WITH DIVERSE PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES. Food Science and Human Wellness. March 2018;7(1):34-48. DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2017.12.005

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Evaluating the anti-tumor and anti-hyperlipidemic effects of Apium graveolens (celery) extracts

November 25, 2020 -

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that A. graveolens is an excellent source of natural antihyperlipidemic and anti-tumor agents.

Journal Reference:

Iyer D, Patil UK. ASSESSMENT OF ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC AND ANTITUMOR EFFECT OF ISOLATED ACTIVE PHYTOCONSTITUENTS FROM APIUM GRAVEOLENS L. THROUGH BIOASSAY-GUIDED PROCEDURES. Journal of Dietary Supplements. 06 April 2018;16(2):193–206. DOI: 10.1080/19390211....

Compounds in celery found to reduce cholesterol and prevent tumor growth in animal study

November 26, 2020 -

Celery, for instance, contains apigenin, a compound that can stimulate the growth and development of nerve cells. Apigenin and other active components of celery are also credited with having the ability to prevent a wide variety of diseases. These include hypertension, liver disease, rheumatic disorders, high blood cholesterol and cancer.

In a recent study, researchers from India explored the antihyperlipidemic and anti-tumor properties of the ethanolic extract ...

A native Mediterranean mushroom found to protect the liver from disease

December 22, 2018 - antihyperlipidemic substances.

One of the potential alternatives that researchers considered is P. eryngii, a mushroom that originated from the Mediterranean region. Previous studies have shown that P. eryngii contains many bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, sterols, and peptides. Among these, polysaccharides were shown to be the most potent since it has antioxidant, anti-aging, antivirus, and anti-lipid peroxidation properties. Aside from these, polysaccharides ...

Study: Curcumin enhances bioavailability of green tea flavonoids

February 24, 2020 -

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that curcumin can enhance intestinal permeability and consequently the absorption of EGCG. Hence, EGCG-curcumin formulations can be a promising nutraceutical for the treatment of hyperlipidemia.

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Journal Reference:

Pandit AP, Joshi SR, Dalal PS, Patole VC. CURCUMIN AS A PERMEABILITY ENHANCER ENHANCED THE ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC ...

Bougainvillea leaves show potential as a natural diabetes treatment

December 20, 2018 - antihyperlipidemic activities. It also exhibited potent antioxidant activity and restored kidney and liver functions. Most importantly, the administration of bougainvillea extracts did not induce toxicity in healthy cells.

Overall, these indicate that bougainvillea has potential use as a natural remedy for diabetes since it has antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidant activities. Moreover, it was safe for diabetic rats. With further studies, ...

Celery: A heart-healthy vegetable with cancer-fighting properties

May 08, 2024 - antihyperlipidemic effect of celery seeds.)

In humans, celery has also been reported to have a similar effect. A recent study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine reported the case of an elderly hypertensive patient who experienced heart benefits after including celery juice in his daily diet. The 74-year-old patient, whose blood pressure measured 150/80 mmHg and also suffered from neck pain, initially tried various medications to treat his condition but ...

Diabetics, take note: This herbal medicine dramatically improves your blood sugar levels

December 06, 2018 - antihyperlipidemic and hypoglycemic activities. These activities are brought about by the presence of phytochemicals, which can be further characterized in future studies. From these results, it can be determined that loop-rot mangrove extracts can serve as safe and effective alternatives for existing diabetes medications that have harmful side effects. (Related: Pfizer lawsuits mount due to Lipitor side effects.)Herbs with antidiabetic properties

Aside from loop-rot ...

Herbal and fruit supplement found to be more effective at managing diabetes than metformin drug

April 02, 2018 - antihyperlipidemic effects. Moreover, they concluded that taking Ojamin and Metformin together did not control diabetes as effectively as taking it alone. Next, the researchers would like to see further studies carried out to determine exactly why Ojamin has these effects and explore the possibility of increasing its potency to better fight this widespread illness.

This is great news for those who either cannot take Metformin or would rather not take on its risks....

BLACK CUMIN: An extraordinary herb that promotes wellness across multiple body systems

October 15, 2024 - antihyperlipidemic effect of black cumin

Obesity and dyslipidemia – the abnormal level of fats (cholesterol or triglycerides) in the blood – are significant risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease that contribute to increased morbidity and mortality.

Accumulating evidence from preclinical and clinical studies underscores the potential of black cumin as a promising candidate for anti-obesity and antihyperlipidemic therapies. While these ...

Winter flower endemic to China, Chimonanthus or wintersweet, found to have a wide range of medicinal properties

June 13, 2019 - antihyperlipidemic and antihyperglycemic roles. The compounds in its extracts reduce the levels of cholesterol and other fats in the blood. They can also normalize blood glucose levels, thereby helping to prevent the onset of insulin resistance and more serious metabolic problems like diabetes.

The analysis indicated that the flower of the C. praecox species contained the highest amount of secondary metabolites among the members of the Chimonanthus genus. C. praecox could ...

Garcinia cambogia found to lower abnormally high cholesterol levels

January 08, 2019 -

Researchers at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India examined the antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant activities of the ethanolic extract of Garcinia cambogia on high-fat diet-fed rats.

For the study, they fed mice with either standard diet or 30 percent high-fat diet. Then, they gave the mice Garcinia cambogia at a dose of 400 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) body weight every day for 10 weeks.

The team assessed the ...

Sermon 45: Mike Adams talks about BLACK MULBERRIES as God’s nutritional powerhouse

October 07, 2024 - antihyperlipidemic, anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects, and is used to combat different acute and chronic diseases," the paper stated. (Related: Mulberry: The ancient “tree of life” loaded with health-promoting and therapeutic properties.)

The study continued that different parts of the Morus species "like fruits, leaves, twigs and bark exhibit strong antityrosinase inhibition activity that makes it a suitable candidate in cosmetic industries as a whitening ...

Meet the “two-day cure” plant: An African medicinal plant that can naturally lower blood pressure

August 19, 2019 - antihyperlipidemic, and cardioprotective effects in rats. These findings confirmed the use of S. serratuloides in traditional antihypertensive treatment. The researchers published their findings in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.Other ways to lower blood pressure naturally

Today, about 75 million American adults have high blood pressure – that is one in every three adults. What’s even more alarming is that only approximately half of these ...

5 Remarkable ways GARLIC can support your health, according to science

December 13, 2024 - antihyperlipidemic, antihyperglycemic, antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory agent. Studies show that regular garlic intake leads to significant reductions in waist circumference, total cholesterol, blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, blood triglycerides, CRP and other markers of inflammation. (Related: Anti-inflammatory diet helps with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, cuts dementia risk by 31%.)Effectively kills cancer cells

Garlic ...